YOELEO SAT DB PRO Offset Review: Are They Worth It?

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So, right here’s the deal: YOELEO gave me the prospect to assessment their G21 gravel body. Additionally they despatched me the SAT DB PRO Offset wheels together with it, and I’ve determined to jot down a separate assessment for these.

Aside from taking them for intense rides off-road, I checked them out at dwelling earlier than utilizing them. I checked out their trueness, spokes, and rigidity consistency and in addition took just a few photographs from the within of the rim.

Predominant Options

Here’s a fast abstract of the YOELEO SAT C50|50 DB PRO Offset most important options and specs.

First Impressions and Unboxing

The wheels got here in the identical field as all different YOELEO wheels. It was barely broken, however I used to be assured the wheels can be scratch-free.

They had been protected utilizing foam inserts and a foam bag. Within the image beneath, you can even see a blue bundle, which incorporates 2 spare spokes and a pair of valve extenders.

The wheels had the next label informing clients about their expertise and UCI approval.

Listed below are just a few extra detailed photos.

In-Home Checks

Lateral and Radial Trueness

Based mostly on my expertise with the SAT PRO and SAT PRO 2022 street wheels, I additionally anticipated a excessive normal for these gravel wheels.

A easy trueness take a look at confirmed that the wheels had been virtually 100% true. The deviations had been tiny (<0.3mm). The radial trueness was barely worse (<0.5mm) however nonetheless nice.

Spoke Stress

I measured the spoke rigidity of each spoke of each wheels. The spoke rigidity was constant throughout each wheels.

Solely 2 entrance wheel spokes didn’t meet the 5% normal (by 0.6%). The identical was true for the rear wheel.

And right here you’ll be able to see the rear wheel. Solely the spoke quantity 7 was visibly off the typical:

Total, the strain of the spokes was constant and just like the outcomes I measured on my earlier YOELEO street wheels.

Rim Centering (Dishing)

I didn’t anticipate any surprises right here. After checking the hub centering with a dishing device, I discovered that the entrance hub was a bit of (~0.3mm) off-center.

A Look Inside

The interior rim construction of the YOELEO SAT DB PRO Offset wheels seemed easy. Nonetheless, I did often encounter small remnants of epoxy. In comparison with the opposite wheels, I’ve to say once more that it is a “better-looking” outcome.

The Problem of Placing the Tire On and Off

For this take a look at, I used Maxxis Receptor Exo TR 40mm. I don’t have a benchmark since these are the primary gravel wheels and tires I’ve used. However placing them on and seating them didn’t require a lot effort. Bear in mind, these wheels don’t have any spoke holes, so I didn’t have to make use of tubeless rim tape.

My pal additionally beneficial I exploit tire inserts to guard the edges. Their set up is hard, however they do the job. They make sure you gained’t break the rim in the event you hit a rock with a tire inflated to a low strain.

TIP: When you battle to seat tubeless tires, add one or two layers of tubeless rim tape, and finally, apply soapy water to the edges.

Driving Expertise

I’ve a variety of expertise with street bike wheels, however these are my first gravel carbon wheels. They principally do what I anticipate from gravel wheels. They’re comfy, particularly with the decrease rims and metal spokes. This makes them higher in a position to take in using vibrations and shocks. The experience is far more comfy with the vast tires than on a street bike.

I positively consider the soundness in crosswinds. Due to the low profile, there is no such thing as a downside with it. Then again, the aerodynamics endure, which is worse, and on flats, you’ll be able to really feel that the wheels don’t spin in addition to 50mm or deeper rims.

I additionally really feel a big distinction when it comes to stiffness in comparison with street bike wheels. That is once more primarily because of the metal spokes and the decrease pressures within the tires. You actually can’t anticipate comparable acceleration to light-weight wheels.

Sturdiness is great. I’ve been via a variety of holes, and there’s not a scratch on the edges, so I can depend on them 100%. Due to using ratchet DT Swiss-like bullets and normal suggestions, servicing must be simple.

The most important downside, which is actually annoying, is the very loud freehub sound. It downright bothers me and is a deal breaker for me, so I wouldn’t purchase the bikes myself. I hope YOELEO improves them sooner or later.

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My Verdict

YOELEO SAT DB PRO are reasonably priced, simple to service, and well-made gravel wheels. Nonetheless, they’ve two main drawbacks. The primary is the slender rim width, which falls wanting in the present day’s gravel wheel requirements. The second is the very loud freehub physique, which is annoying. Nonetheless, in the event you can see previous these two shortcomings, these wheels are price contemplating.

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The product for this assessment was kindly offered by the producer. This didn’t affect my general verdict or my opinion in regards to the product. You’ll be able to study extra about how I strategy opinions right here.